Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Innovation

Gain an entrepreneurial mindset complemented with legal expertise – a valuable skillset desired by an increasing range of organisations. In this double degree you'll learn the principles and legal frameworks of innovation and commercialisation and gain the first qualification needed to practise as a lawyer in Australia. Knowledge of the legal frameworks of innovation is particularly relevant to entrepreneurs aiming to establish a start-up or commercialise a new product or service. You'll study the core skills required for legal practice, including the importance of the rule of law and the responsibilities and ethics of legal practice, and build a strong commercial awareness. The Innovation component of this double degree embeds our GRIT mindset: Global, Responsible, Innovative, Technology-Savvy. You'll learn innovation strategies and how to innovate to help solve complex social and industry challenges. These skills are increasingly relevant to the emerging areas of law – involving digital finance, environment, intellectual property and technology, for example – that require creative solutions to complex legal and multidisciplinary problems. You'll learn business management and innovation fundamentals, and complete a set of transformational experiences – including a sustainable business innovation project, an interactive study tour or an international experience – where you can apply your knowledge and demonstrate your skills as a future-focused problem solver. The course also includes other transformative experiences such as study tours, hackathons and internships. You'll study the first three years of your course at Curtin Perth. Your fourth year, plus one trimester, is at Curtin Law School in Perth city.